Mace Security International Inc., Horsham, Pa., announced that Michael Smith was appointed the company’s chief executive officer. Raefield, the company’s current CEO and president, notified the company of his resignation after the completion of his employment contract, effective on August 18, 2011.
Richard A. Barone, Mace’s chairman of the board, stated, “We thank Dennis Raefield for his years of service and dedication to Mace as our CEO and as a member of our board of directors. We wish Dennis the best in his future endeavors. We also welcome Michael Smith in his new role as CEO, and we are excited about the experience Mike brings to Mace in the security industry including his expertise in providing strategic and operational advice to small and medium size companies.”